Many everyday products may cause poor indoor air quality in your Albany house.
This includes:
- Chemicals in [carpet, furniture and window treatments that give off fumes
- Cleaning sprays
- Paint
- Personal care products
- Air fresheners and candles
Though they are usually more efficient, newer homes don’t breathe the way older homes do. Secure weather stripping and storm doors keep inside air in and outdoor air out. This offers higher energy savings, but the decreased exchange of outdoor and indoor air can trigger particles increasing inside.
When this happens, a whole-house ventilation system is recommended. Ventilation systems replace dirty interior air for fresher outdoor air without compromising energy savings.